GP surgery in Brownhills

Parkside Medical Practice

Park View Centre, Chester Road North, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 7JB

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good4,352 patients

Scores 89 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 87% of patients say their experience is good and 83% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2020. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 89% of GP surgeries in England. 2nd of 6 in Brownhills Based on 99 patient survey replies, the inspection rating and NHS records.

How the score breaks down

Each line is a score out of 100. The England average is 50 and higher is better. How it works

Getting an appointment 88

  • Easy to get through on the phone86
  • Easy to contact online48
  • Good experience of getting in touch73
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment98

Quality of care 88

  • Patients rate the surgery as good79
  • Patients got what they needed82
  • Doctors and nurses listen73
  • Patients trust the staff63
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done90
  • Meets NHS clinical targets94
  • Children vaccinated on time78

What patients say

99 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

82%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

87%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+7

change since last year

2025: 80% · 2026: 87%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone90%
Had their call answered straight away21%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away48%

The appointment

Were seen the same day33%
Waited more than a week7%
Were seen face to face75%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)39%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 82% 57% 83%
Easy to contact via website 57% 58% 70%
Easy to contact via NHS App 73% 54% 65%
Reception staff helpful 93% 85% 84%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 20% 31% 42%
Sees preferred clinician 59% 42% 58%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 95% 84% 93%
Next steps within 2 days 94% 93% 98%
Good experience of contacting 83% 73% 86%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 78% 57% 69%
Waiting time was about right 94% 69% 92%
Remote appointment 25% 26% 23%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 92% 87% 92%
Treated with care and concern 93% 86% 91%
Considered mental wellbeing 84% 75% 82%
Had all the information needed 98% 92% 94%
Confidence and trust 95% 93% 92%
Involved in decisions 93% 92% 88%
Needs were met 96% 90% 91%
Overall
Overall experience good 87% 77% 80%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 78% 79% 78%
Supported by local services 72% 70% 58%
Discussed managing condition 43% 43% 37%
Agreed a care plan 43% 46% 48%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 99 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6:30pm
Tuesday8am to 6:30pm
Wednesday8am to 6:30pm
Thursday8am to 6:30pm
Friday8am to 6:30pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 27 May 2021. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
Park View Centre, Chester Road North, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 7JB
Phone
01543 728748
Website
www.pmpgp.co.uk
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Walsall East 1 PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
M91006 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled toilet
  • Step-free access
  • Wheelchair access

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 17 January 2020

This rating is 6 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

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The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Good
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

4,352registered patients
Among the pooresthow well off the local area is
81.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension17.3%15.2%
Diabetes10.3%7.9%
Asthma6.9%6.6%
COPD2.0%1.9%
Coronary heart disease3.5%3.0%
Depression20.9%14.3%
Obesity15.9%13.9%
Smoking18.5%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4977%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6476%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)79%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target83%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target66%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check77%78%
Asthma: annual review72%66%

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Common questions

Is Parkside Medical Practice taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Parkside Medical Practice was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01543 728748.

How do patients rate Parkside Medical Practice?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 87% of patients at Parkside Medical Practice said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 83% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 89 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Parkside Medical Practice?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Parkside Medical Practice as Good at its last published inspection (report published 17 January 2020).

What are the opening times of Parkside Medical Practice?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6:30pm, Tuesday 8am to 6:30pm, Wednesday 8am to 6:30pm, Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 6:30pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 27 May 2021. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Parkside Medical Practice?

Call 01543 728748 or visit its website, www.pmpgp.co.uk. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is Park View Centre, Chester Road North, Brownhills, Walsall, WS8 7JB.

How many patients are registered at Parkside Medical Practice?

Around 4,352 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Walsall East 1 PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Black Country NHS area.

Where this comes from: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, Care Quality Commission ratings, NHS records of patients, conditions, checks and vaccinations (published through OHID Fingertips), and this surgery's page on the NHS website (checked 20 September 2026). Read how the score is worked out. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.